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    Transmission flushing question and more!

    Had my 2008 Mazda's trans at ~72,000 km flushed a while back. Took the car to a dealer (a different one this time) in today for basic oil/filter work and the service person said my trans fluid was dirty. What the heck? I had then learned my previous dealer only has the equipment to do a half...
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    LIght out on Front/Mode air vent button.

    The green light went out on Front/Mode air vent button of my 2008 Mazda 5., the middle one of the three temp/vent buttons. All other switches & buttons are OK on the display. Switching vents works OK on this button just no green light. Is this a Dealer issue or is it something else? Hopefully...
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    Driving winter tires in warm weather?

    Driving my family from Mississauga, Ontario to Washington DC in two weeks. At first the weather was cool but now it's going up to the low twenties (Celsius) in that part of the states. Will I be okay with winter tires or should I change them to regulars and chance hitting snow from here to Buffalo?
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    Anyone in GTA thankful they got winter tires?

    First time in 30 years of owning cars that I got winter tires this year. Now with this brutal snowy weather in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) I'm am soooooo thankful. Anyone else feel that way? I know it's a silly posting but for once in my life I finally did something right! (2thumbs)
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    Mazda Bug Deflector has crack!

    Was about to open the hood to add (for the first time) some windshield wiper fluid. It was then I had noticed a crack from the screw right to the front edge, about an inch long on the bug deflector. Now I had the Mazda dealer install it five weeks ago (at a cost) so I am phoning them to replace...
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    No cup holders in second row.

    I have a 2008 Mazda GS and enjoy it immensely. Funny thing is when showing my car to people at work, someone mentioned no cup holders in the second row. Got two at the front and at very back row. Any suggestions on how to overcome this? I do know their is a storage/cupholder accessory for...
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    "Rust" looking spots on wheel drum?

    Just had my 2008 Mazda 5 for a few days when i noticed a few "rust" looking spots on the wheel drum. Comes off easily. What is this stuff, I know it's not rust and I have seen it on other parts of my previous cars.
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    Rust and Paint Protection!

    Just returned home with my new 2008 Mazda GS and loving it. My question is what are your opinions on the rust and paint protection for the M5? So far I just got the fabric protection and a rear bumper guard on and a bug deflector on order. Is it better to have the protection done at the dealer...
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    PU my 2008 Mazda 5 GS tomorrow!

    Got my new Mazda 5 at home! Long time Honda/Toyota owner, now a Mazda owner. Took advantage of the cash incentive deal for the 2008 models and was lucky, thanks to my wife, to find a silver GS model still available. These cars were selling like hot cakes! Only thing I have added to the existing...
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